Science Common Sense

1492 - What is the scientific attitude and method?

The scientific attitude is a way of thinking that helps you figure out the world around you. It's about being:

1. Curious: Always asking questions and wanting to learn.
2. Open-minded: Listening to others and considering different ideas.
3. Honest: Being truthful about what you find out.

The scientific method is a step-by-step process to help you answer your questions. It's like a recipe to solve a mystery:

1. Make an observation: See something interesting and wonder about it.
2. Ask a question: Write down what you want to know.
3. Research: Read and learn what others have found out.
4. Hypothesize: Make a smart guess about what might be true.
5. Experiment: Try a test to see if your guess is right.
6. Analyze: Look at your results and think about what they mean.
7. Draw a conclusion: Decide what you've learned and if your guess was right or wrong.

Remember, the scientific method is like a loop. If your guess was wrong, that's okay! You can try again and keep learning.